Fairline launches new sportbridge

British boatbuilder Fairline Yachts has revealed details of its new sportbridge, the Phantom 65. The boat is set to launch in June this year and will debut at Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2022.

The Phantom 65 is Fairline’s first sportbridge yacht, boasting a clean and modern design equipped with spaces for al-fresco dining, entertaining, and lounging.

Based on the technical platform of Fairline’s award-winning Targa 65, the Phantom 65 features sleek lines and large, expansive hull windows, with a glazed sunroof.

The boat also features a tender garage and offers two engine options – twin Caterpillar C18-1150s with a claimed 31-knot performance, or twin V12 Caterpillar C32-1622s with an expected maximum speed in excess of 35 knots.

The main deck is designed with flexible entertaining in mind. A key feature includes a galley design that maximises workspace, with ample fridge/freezer capacity, and a sociable bar that extends into the cockpit.

The lower deck is available with either three or four cabins and the mid-master cabin comes with a king-sized bed, dedicated bureau with drawer storage to the starboard side as well as a large port-side sofa. The guest cabins feature an electric bed conversion option to convert the twin berths into a double.

Fairline’s chief executive officer, Paul Grys, comments: “We are pleased to present our first sportbridge model, offering the enhanced space of a flybridge with the sportiness of our Targa models. The Phantom name has long been synonymous with Fairline and whilst we’ve kept the name, that is where the similarities end. The Phantom 65 is an all-new sportbridge yacht, elegant, dynamic, clean and unfussy in its design, whilst offering the handling and performance Fairline always delivers.”